Ford Motor Company is considering an early retirement buyout package for some employees. The package involves paying out today's fair value of the employee's final year of salary. Shelby is due to retire in one year. Her salary is at the company maximum of $49470. If prevailing interest rates are 6.75% compounded monthly, what buyout amount should Ford offer to Shelby today?

Select one: a. 46249.73 b. 45701.39 c. 41071.57 d. 16534.79